A fascinating slice-of-life piece set during a momentous evening for film director Fritz Lang, who must confront both his wife’s infidelity and an invitation to make films for Hitler. Cathro’s two-hander starts off strong and maintains tension throughout as its leads argue compellingly about their futures, both personal and professional. The piece succeeds on its own merits, but also feels incredibly timely as so many people now face an impossible choice between their integrity and their jobs.

I highly recommend this gripping, stylish drama. There is an atmosphere in this play that can be cut with a knife, using Lang's own style to grind on the dreadful, pending decision. I was hooked on this right from the start, and enjoyed every minute of it.

06.20.25 - This is a longer version of his original "Lang" and I have to say, the added room DC Cathro affords his characters definitely adds to their richness. Fritz Lang, known for his highly visualized film work must make an awful choice made even more complicated by his rocky relationship with wife Thea. Stay, make films for the new Chancellor, an abhorrent choice and possibly save his marriage or flee Germany and lose her. We feel all the dread their decision embodies. I loved this script.